Industry Leaders Push for Harmonized Standards
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has launched a major initiative to end fragmented gambling regulations worldwide, warning that inconsistent rules create vulnerabilities for operators and players alike. The global gaming body argues that regulatory misalignment exposes the industry to cybersecurity threats, fraud, and money laundering risks.
“A patchwork of conflicting regulations makes compliance unnecessarily complex and leaves dangerous gaps for bad actors to exploit,” said IGSA President Peter DeRaedt. “We need globally consistent standards to protect the industry’s integrity.”
IGSA Pushes for Stronger Cybersecurity in Online Gambling
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) is calling for enhanced cybersecurity measures as online gambling platforms face increasing threats. Recent ransomware attacks, data breaches affecting millions of players, and payment fraud exploiting weak KYC protocols have raised industry-wide alarm.
IGSA’s proposal outlines standardized cybersecurity frameworks for operators, cross-border cooperation on fraud detection, and unified responsible gambling protocols to better protect players and strengthen trust in digital gaming environments. The push reflects growing urgency to safeguard online gambling’s rapid expansion from evolving cyber risks.
IGSA Warns: Fragmented Gambling Regulations Pose Growing Risks
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has raised concerns over the fragmented regulatory landscape facing gambling operators worldwide. Currently, companies must navigate varying licensing requirements, inconsistent age verification rules, and differing anti-money laundering (AML) standards across jurisdictions.
This regulatory patchwork forces operators to maintain multiple compliance systems, driving up operational costs and creating potential security gaps. IGSA warns that without harmonized regulations, the industry remains highly vulnerable to exploitation by criminal networks, urging global regulators to prioritize standardization to protect both operators and players in an increasingly digital gambling environment.
IGSA’s Call for Unified Gambling Regulations Gains Industry Support
The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) is pushing for global regulatory alignment to tackle rising cyber threats in the gambling industry. Backed by operators, regulators, and cybersecurity firms, the plan aims to strengthen consumer trust, reduce compliance costs, and improve threat prevention. IGSA is now in talks with global regulators like the Malta Gaming Authority and UK Gambling Commission to move the initiative forward.
